Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2024
LOT 261
ULYSSE NARDIN, REF. PIECE UNIQUE, SPECIAL ORDER, TWO TRAIN MINUTE REPEATING, GRANDE SONNERIE, PERPETUAL CALENDAR, 18K YELLOW GOLD
HKD 1,500,000 - 2,500,000
EUR 176,000 - 292,000 / CHF 166,000 - 276,000 / USD 194,000 - 322,000
An exceptional unique and complicated, 18K yellow gold two train minute repeating grande sonnerie open face pocket watch with perpetual calendar and moon phases. Formerly part of the Esmond Bradley Martin Collection, specially ordered from Mr Esmond Bradley Martin on 3rd June 1959, made in 1961 and delivered on 21st September 1961.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Ulysse Nardin
Model Special order
Reference Piece unique
Year circa 1961
Movement No. 15330
Case No. 723’603
Diameter 57mm
Caliber 29 jewels, 7 positions
Weight 176gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Original design drawing of the watch, photocopies of the letters and invoices correspondence between Mr Esmond Bradley Martin and Ulysse Nardin discussing the order requested for a pocket watch case exactly like a Patek Philippe from the same period, photo of the pocket watch